A quantitative analysis of the factors that influence clinical blood demand in the Suzhou area by Shuhong Xie, Mingyuan Wang, Longhai Tang, Yiming Jin, Yan Cao, Wei Gao, Yu Yan, Qi Xiao, Weibin Yan

“…From March to April 2023, 422 experts in transfusion medicine were surveyed using the Delphi method, and the data were analyzed via exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA/CFA) to construct a hierarchical structural model. …”
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Clinical applications of photon-counting CT in neuroimaging by LÜ Haiying, LU Yong, HE Naying

“…At present, PCCT holds broad clinical application prospects in the field of neuroimaging, especially demonstrating unique advantages in the visualization of fine intracranial structures, the diagnosis and treatment monitoring of intracranial aneurysms, and the diagnosis and treatment of intracranial artery stenosis and spinal vascular lesions. …”
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“Let me hear what you’re needing”: exploring how HIV providers conceptualize patient-provider interactions with people with HIV who use drugs using a harm reduction framework by Stephanie L. Creasy, James E. Egan, Sarah Krier, Jessica Townsend, Jessica Ward, Mary Hawk, Emma Sophia Kay

“…Background: In addition to structural interventions such as syringe services and naloxone distribution, harm reduction (HR) is also a relational approach to care encompassing principles such as patient autonomy and pragmatism that can be implemented in healthcare teams to improve outcomes for people with HIV (PWH) who use drugs. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Use of Monoethanolamine with Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in a 10 kg per Day Pilot CO₂ Capture Plant: Implications for Commercialization by Sriniwasa Prabhu, Govindaradjane Soupramaniane, Raman Saravanane

“…Higher concentrations of IONPs decreased desorption temperatures by up to 7 °C, resulting in estimated energy savings of approximately 10–15%, while achieving CO₂ loading rates up to 0.34 mol CO₂/mol MEA. Structural stability of the IONPs was confirmed via XRD and HR-SEM analyses following extended thermal cycling. …”
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Efficacy of Polydeoxyribonucleic Acid (PDRN) in periodontal regeneration: A systematic review of clinical outcomes by Ranjith Mari, Jaiganesh Ramamurthy, K. Rudhra, Nitya Krishnaswamy

“…Background: Periodontal disease is a major dental health concern due to its impact on the supporting structures of teeth, including the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. …”
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Human cardiac tissues produce lower contractile stress and exhibit slower cross-bridge cycling in type 2 diabetes by J. H. Musgrave, J.-C. Han, M.-L. Ward, N. Kang, A. J. Taberner, K. Tran

“…To link these functional data to tissue structural alterations, confocal imaging was performed to quantify the trabecula myofilament content and SWATH-MS was performed to measure the composition of myosin isoforms. …”
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Do executive functions and processing speed mediate the relationship between socioeconomic status and educational achievement? Analysis of an observational birth cohort study by Kate E. Mooney, Rachael W. Cheung, Sarah L. Blower, Richard J. Allen, Amanda Waterman

“…This study examined longitudinal mediating mechanisms between socioeconomic status (SES) and educational achievement, using a socioeconomically deprived and ethnically diverse cohort. Methods Data from the Born in Bradford longitudinal cohort study was analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (n = 4201; 28% White British, 56% Pakistani heritage, 16% Other; 54% Female). …”
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Undervalued essential work and lacking health literacy as determinants of COVID-19 infection risks: a qualitative interview study among foreign-born workers in Sweden by Annika Rosengren, Kristina Jakobsson, Mia Söderberg, Maria Magnusson, Juhaina Swaid

“…Objectives To investigate work and living conditions as determinants of COVID-19 infection risks in foreign-born workers in non-healthcare occupations.Design Data were collected according to a qualitative design, using semistructured interviews. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards blood donation among donors: a cross-sectional study in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China by Fang Yuan, Nuo Li, Haiyan Luo, Lingling Jiang, Xiaolei Zhong, Shoubing Zhu, Qichao Mao

“…Furthermore, attitude scores showed a strong correlation with practice scores (r=0.618, p<0.001). Structural equation modelling indicated that knowledge directly influenced attitudes (β=0.622, 95% CI 0.539 to 0.704, p=0.007) and had an indirect influence on practices (β=0.411, 95% CI 0.329 to 0.536, p=0.005). …”
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SOIL LAYER CUT OFF BY THE AGGREGATE FOR REMOVING THE TOPSOIL FROM THE ROAD SUBLAYER: DETERMINATION OF THE CHAIN SPEED AND SIZES by V. A. Nikolaev

“…As a result, the author obtains the geometric parameters from the structural layout of the aggregate for removing the topsoil from the road sublayer. …”
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Prediction of Metal Additively Manufactured Bead Geometry Using Deep Neural Network by Min Seop So, Mohammad Mahruf Mahdi, Duck Bong Kim, Jong-Ho Shin

“…However, precise control of the bead geometry, specifically bead width and height, is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of WAAM-manufactured parts. This paper introduces a methodology using a Deep Neural Network (DNN) model for forecasting the bead geometry in the WAAM process, focusing on gas metal arc welding cold metal transfer (GMAW-CMT) WAAM. …”
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Comprehensive Evaluation of <i>Nanhaia speciosa</i> Germplasm Resources Using Agronomic Traits, Molecular Markers, and Metabolomics by Jing Yang, Nanchen Lai, Yiqin Zheng, Ruifeng Ji, Ping Wang, Wei Dai, Gantao Cheng, Xin He

“…The results revealed notable differences in DNA barcodes and secondary structures across the germplasms, with the <i>atp</i>F-<i>atp</i>H sequence successfully distinguishing all 19 germplasms into distinct varieties. …”
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Unlocking Workplace Dynamo: The Impact of Internal Trust and Communication on Igniting Work Engagement by Ana Nešić Tomašević, Sanja Batić Očovaj, Danijela Lalić

“…Findings: The findings culminate in the proposition of two models, with structural equation modelling revealing a model where trust determines communication, subsequently influencing work engagement as the more fitting representation. …”
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Comparison of different neurite density metrics with brain asymmetry evaluation by Ivan I. Maximov, Lars T. Westlye

“…However, non-linearities in the standard model and diffusion data contamination by noise and imaging artefacts make estimation of diffusion metrics challenging. …”
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Comparing the Assembly and Handedness Dynamics of (H3.3-H4)2 Tetrasomes to Canonical Tetrasomes. by Rifka Vlijm, Mina Lee, Orkide Ordu, Anastasiya Boltengagen, Alexandra Lusser, Nynke H Dekker, Cees Dekker

“…We also examine the effect of free NAP1, H3.3, and H4 in solution on flipping behavior and conclude that the probability for a tetrasome to occupy the left-handed state is only slightly enhanced by the presence of free protein. These data demonstrate that the incorporation of H3.3 does not alter the structural dynamics of tetrasomes, and hence that the preferred incorporation of this histone variant in transcriptionally active regions does not result from its enhanced ability to accommodate torsional stress, but rather may be linked to specific chaperone or remodeler requirements or communication with the nuclear environment.…”
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Graphic Warning Labels Elicit Affective and Thoughtful Responses from Smokers: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial. by Abigail T Evans, Ellen Peters, Andrew A Strasser, Lydia F Emery, Kaitlin M Sheerin, Daniel Romer

“…Smokers were randomly assigned to receive their own brand of cigarettes for four weeks in one of three warning conditions: text only, graphic images plus text, or graphic images with elaborated text.<h4>Results</h4>Data from 244 participants who completed the trial were analyzed in structural-equation models. …”
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Facial Skin Density Enhancement Using Hyaluronic Acid—Based Bioactive Hydrogel: Cannula-Assisted Delivery and Ultrasound Evaluation in a Retrospective Controlled Study by Lidia Majewska, Karolina Dorosz, Jacek Kijowski

“…The formulation combines the structural benefits of hyaluronic acid with the biochemical stimulation provided by amino acids, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. …”
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Fractal analysis of the medical insurance market: Theoretical and practical aspects by Małgorzata Mańka-Szulik, Svitlana Kolomiiets, Dariusz Krawczyk, Kateryna Olikhnenko

“…Various natural and social phenomena posess fractality properties, namely there are similar structures on different scales. Generality of the fractal analysis methods allows their applying to study systems of any nature – from physical to economic and social ones. …”
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Design and Experimental Investigation of Fluoride Volatility Fluidized Bed Reactor by ZHANG Lixin, ZHU Yingxi, YUAN Zhiliang, WU Yingjie, ZHANG Shengwei, WANG Wenhui, YANG Tinggui

“…Operational gas velocity was determined by combining theoretical critical fluidization velocity (0.041 3 m/s) with fluidization dyna-mics calculations, enabling structural optimization of the reactor. An integrated filtration-quenching device was designed with a bend-tube pre-distributor + 3 mm nickel ball-packed distribution plate configuration and automatic sealing system to ensure long-term reliability. …”

STATE AND STRENGTH-DEFORMABILITY PROPERTIES OF THE MIRNY MINING AND PROCESSING PLANT (MPP) TECHNOGENIC TAILINGS DAM DEPOSITS AS A FACTOR OF DAM STABILITY by E. P. Dushkin, V. V. Akulova, A. A. Rybchenko, A. M. Yannikov

“…To prevent such situations, objects like these are covered by regular geomonitoring.The article presents the results of the study of the current state of the technogenic tailings dam deposits of the enrichment factory No.3 of the MPP (Mirny, Yakutia). Severe climatic, structural-geological and permafrost-hydrogeological conditions of the study area, as well as the thawed state of the technogenic strata (+0.5 to +3.1 °C) require to carry out a thorough control over the state of the dam in order to ensure its effective and safe operation.Studies of the material composition and properties of technogenic deposits were carried out based on the data on five drilled 31–58 m deep boreholes and sampling intervals. …”
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